Basel '11: New Daytona - In Depth (Hi Rez)

[Tools]

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OYSTER PERPETUAL COSMOGRAPH DAYTONA

CASE
Type OYSTER (monobloc middle case, screw-down case back,
winding crown and chronograph pushers)
Diameter: 40 mm
Material: 18 ct EVEROSE gold, polished finish
Case back: Screw-down with Rolex fluting
Bezel: Monobloc black CERACHROM with engraved numerals filled with pink gold via magnetron cathode sputtering
Winding crown: Screw-down, TRIPLOCK triple waterproofness system, Shoulders to protect the crown
Crystal :Scratch-resistant sapphire
Waterproofness 100 metres (330 feet)

MOVEMENT
Calibre 4130, Manufacture Rolex Chronograph movement with column wheel and vertical clutch, Precision Officially certified Swiss chronometer
Functions ;
. Chronograph with accuracy to 1⁄8 th of a second, 30-minute and 12-hour totalizers
. Tachymetric scale on the bezel to measure speed
. Small seconds hand at 6 o’clock
. Stop-seconds for precise time setting
. Oscillator Frequency: 28,800 beats/hour (4 Hz)
. Non-magnetic blue PARACHROM hairspring
. Breguet overcoil
. Large balance wheel with variable inertia
. High-precision regulating via four gold MICROSTELL A nuts
. Traversing balance bridge
. Jewelling 44 rubies
Winding: Bidirectional self-winding via PERPETUAL rotor on ball bearings
Power reserve Approximately 72 hours

DIALS
Chocolate brown, totalizer borders in 18 ct pink gold
. Hour markers Gold Arabic numerals, black PVD; phosphorescent hour markers at 3, 6 and 9 o’clock
. Hands 18 ct pink gold, filled with phosphorescent material

Ivory coloured, snailed totalizers in 18 ct pink gold
. Hour markers 18 ct pink gold appliques, filled with phosphorescent material
. Hands 18 ct pink gold, filled with phosphorescent material

STRAP
Material Black Alligator mississippiensis leather
Clasp 18 ct EVEROSE gold OYSTERLOCK folding clasp with safety catch
REFERENCE (CASE – STRAP): 116515LN – BLACK ALLIGATOR LEATHER

[ratty]

I wonder if there is going to be SS or WG version?

[TheVTCGuy]

Originally Posted by ratty

I wonder if there is going to be SS or WG version?

Probably eventually. Rolex always seems to kick off new models at Basel with the YG version, remember the new GMT.

[ratty]

I think this Daytona is interesting but that's all at the moment.

[david3558]

I would LOVE to have the SS version, with a dial similar to the RG/black.

[TswaneNguni]

40mm ...... disappointing

[tkc324]

This looks SICK~ I am sure eventually the SS will have Cerachrome bezel...

[Watch Professor]

Wow!!!

[SCD]

Aesthetic considerations aside (I happen to not like any of the Daytona's much), if Rolex can convince the public to pay just as much (if not more) for a ceramic bezel as they were already prepared to pay for a GOLD one...well then they really are geniuses! Hats off!

[Puffy]

can't say i like it... but i'm sure it'll look good on Victoria Beckham

[theken]

The information above indicates the case size is 40mm.
Is the case is the same size as the current 116520 Daytona?
There was much speculation on TRF and elsewhere that the case size would be enlarged.

[onryo]

The Everose gold looks awesome with the black ceramic bezel and black accents. It does however have that 'Hublot Big Bang' look to it. I can't wait until they have a stainless version with the Cerachrom bezel. Maybe they'll also bring back some of the retro designs like they did with new Explorer II. I can dream!

[Tools]

Originally Posted by theken

The information above indicates the case size is 40mm.
Is the case is the same size as the current 116520 Daytona?
There was much speculation on TRF and elsewhere that the case size would be enlarged.

The specs say 40mm, but it is clear that the lugs have been redesigned and appear to be the proportions of the new Block cases, but with sculpted horns.. It may appear larger in person than the earlier 16520's..

[Rob_b]

Originally Posted by theken

The information above indicates the case size is 40mm.
Is the case is the same size as the current 116520 Daytona?
There was much speculation on TRF and elsewhere that the case size would be enlarged.

Looks like they've retained the original case.

INHO 40mm is just perfect for this watch. I for one was hoping that ROLEX didn't try to maxi case this model............yet.

[TheDude]

Those are new hands yeah?? They look tapered. Also, is it the light making the flat part of the hand in the middle look black or are these skeletonized? In other words, lume suspended in the middle of the two metal outer pieces?


Love it BTW - may have to get in line for the SS release in 2 years!

[UKfatboy]

Anybody know how much this is going to cost in uk ?

[Cru Jones]

so, will the bezel be chip-prone?

[Art 1]

I just don't care for the Daytona on a strap.

[rolexsweep]

i love the new ceramic bezel on the daytona, cant wait for it to be on the SS, then i might really consider buying one ASAP.

[dicin]

40mm ...... Very Disappointed

[cgjane]

I think I found my grail.

[CashGap]

Beautiful except... those 2x oversize hour markers look like something a hillbilly added with vinyl lettering.

They always detract, but making them 'fill the dial' is really over the top.

Soooo crowded. Would look great with that simple deletion.

[dannyt]

Wow, that is stunning. I don't usually picture a daytona on leather, but its actually nicer on leather. I love the Oyster bracelet on the sub but I don't really like the polished midlinks.

[beowulf566]

Still like a nice s/s, black dial, But this is interesting to look at anyway.

[steubi1]

Thanks Larry,

fantastic pics!

This ceramic bezel has something....the first NEW Daytona which I probably would REALLY like to have, especially in SS with a panda dial!

Regards
Tom

[Kapture1]

I know Rolex isn't known for it's lume, but really?

I really do like the watch tho.

[Michael M.]

Originally Posted by TswaneNguni

40mm ...... disappointing

I agree

[rfknauss]

Very nice Larry ..... but would like to see it in a SS model and with a bracelet ...... great summary ...... and great photos!

[onkyo]

Originally Posted by TswaneNguni

40mm ...... disappointing

Yep....

[frazierspa]

Originally Posted by TswaneNguni

40mm ...... disappointing

I agree 100%! No date?! Major disappointment, Rolex!
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